Tune attributed to William Croft O God, Our Help in Ages Past Hymn by Isaac Watts Tune attributed to William Croft Harmony by W.H. Monk

O God, Our Help in Ages Past Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home.

O God, Our Help in Ages Past 2. Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defense is sure.

O God, Our Help in Ages Past 3. Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting, Thou art God, To endless years the same.

O God, Our Help in Ages Past 4. A thousand ages in Thy sight Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun.

O God, Our Help in Ages Past 5. Time, like an ever rolling stream, Bears all its sons away; They fly, forgotten, as a dream Dies at the op'ning day.

O God, Our Help in Ages Past Our hope for years to come, Be Thou our guard while life shall last, And our eternal home.